Harry Wilkinson (rugby)


Harry James Wilkinson was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Halifax, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 27 August 1895, Halifax was a rugby union club.

Background

Harry Wilkinson was born in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, and he died aged 78 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire.

Playing career

International honours

Harry Wilkinson won a cap for England while at Halifax in 1889 against New Zealand Natives, during the match Harry Wilkinson wore his Yorkshire County Shirt rather than an England shirt.

Genealogical information

Harry Wilkinson was the father of the rugby union footballer; Harry Wilkinson.